We’re in the early months of a new year and diving into 2025 with endless creative possibilities! Volume 12, Issue 1 of BLOCK magazine has a refreshing new look, exciting new features, and creative patterns you'll love. Have you ever looked at a pattern and asked yourself, “What if?” By adding an extra block, adjusting fabric placement, or putting a fresh spin on a classic pattern, you can explore your creativity in new ways. We invite you to join in our "What If" Series this year in BLOCK magazine and expand your quilty possibilties along with us! March is National Quilting Month, and we're featuring some unique ideas to help you celebrate this beloved hobby that lights up our lives in so many ways. Also inside, designer and Alderwood Studio founder Amber Elliot shares a beautiful floral pillow project to help you celebrate spring's arrival. We're also sharing a postcard from Jenny in West Africa, as she shares about teaching sewing and immersing herself in a new culture! Just as you've come to expect, this issue of BLOCK contains 10 free patterns for small and large projects! You’ll find patterns for multiple quilts, pillows, and table runners to help you spruce up your space. We also offer some tips on utilizing quilty math to create your own precuts from yardage, as well as a beginner's guide to foundation paper piecing! Finally, our new Quilter's Test Lab feature kicks off with a review of marking tools like chalk markers to erasable pens so you can mark your quilt projects with confidence. As you enjoy this kickoff to a new year with BLOCK magazine, we invite you to embrace the new, celebrate the quilting community you love, and find joy in the celebration of your craft.
